Operations Manager (Deputy Program Manager)

Oak Grove Technologies

$75K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 7+ years in cyber range or computer testbed environments
  • 7+ years of Program Management or senior-level DoD/defense industry experience
  • 2+ years supporting Army and Joint Cyber Training operations
  • Strong project management experience
  • Knowledge of OT/IT technologies, cellular systems, and networking
  • Current DoD 8570.01-M IAT II qualifications

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations and development of MACC-TTE environments
  • Manage customer support for testing, training, and experimentation events
  • Integrate sponsor and customer requirements into program plans
  • Coordinate with teams, agencies, and stakeholders for mission success
  • Establish project responsibilities, expectations, and manage budgets
  • Serve as the primary contact for customers and agencies
  • Maintain on-site presence during regular duty hours
  • Support program execution and step in as Program Manager when needed

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Health Benefits
Full Job Description
The Operations Manager serves as the Deputy Program Manager (DPM) and is responsible for overseeing day-to-day program execution in support of the MACC-TTE environment. This role ensures seamless coordination of operations, customer requirements, and program activities, while supporting the Program Manager in delivering mission objectives.

Location: Camp Atterbury (Edinburgh, IN) and Muscatatuck Urban Training Center (Butlerville, IN)

Oak Grove Technologies offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee daily operations, including the operation, maintenance, and development of MACC-TTE environments
  • Manage customer support for testing, training, and experimentation events, including gathering and executing requirements
  • Integrate sponsor and customer requirements into comprehensive, coordinated program plans
  • Coordinate with internal teams, external agencies, and installation stakeholders to ensure mission success
  • Establish responsibilities, set expectations, and manage assigned projects, budgets, and schedules
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for customers and external agencies on assigned efforts
  • Ensure consistent on-site presence during regular duty hours (Monday-Friday, excluding Federal holidays)
  • Support program execution and assume Program Manager responsibilities when required

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Required Experience
  • Minimum 7 years of experience in cyber range or computer testbed environments
  • Minimum 7 years of Program Management or senior-level DoD/defense industry experience supporting senior DoD personnel
  • At least 2 years of experience supporting Army and Joint Cyber Training operations
  • Strong project management experience with the ability to plan, execute, and evaluate complex training programs
  • Able to plan, execute, evaluate, and lead Cyber training programs effectively. Possess knowledge of OT/IT technologies, cellular systems, networking, and IT management.
  • Working knowledge of IT/OT systems, networking, and cellular technologies
  • Experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders in a mission-driven environment
  • Meet DoD 8570.01-M IAT II requirements.

Skills
  • Strong leadership and operational management capabilities
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and complex program requirements
  • Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities

Security Clearance Requirements:

U.S. Citizenship and an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility are required.

Compensation and Benefits:

Competitive Salary, PTO, Health Benefits.

If you are a highly motivated Operations Manager (Deputy Program Manager) and ready to apply your expertise in a high-impact role, we encourage you to join our mission in supporting national security efforts while working with cutting-edge technologies.

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